Dr. James Nunley MD
Surgeon
6554 South McCarran Blvd. Suite B Reno Nevada, 89509About
James Nunley, MD, FAAS, is a general surgeon serving patients at Premiere Surgical Specialists in Reno, Nevada. He is a graduate of Columbia University and completed his surgical residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington. Dr. Nunley was a general surgeon in the United States Army, where he completed two tours in Iraq and has received several service medals. He has previously held positions such as Trauma Medical Director, Assistant Chief of Surgery and has also served on the Utilization Management Committee at Saint Luke?s East in Kansas City. He specifically focuses on laparoscopic hernia repairs and laparoscopic colon surgery. He is Board Certified in General Surgery. Currently, Dr. Nunley is affiliated with Renown Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Quail Surgical & Pain Management Center and Renown at South Meadows.
Education and Training
MD at Columbia University
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. James Nunley MD's Expert Contributions
How long is the hospital stay for hernia surgery?
It is out patient surgery usually. READ MORE
How long is recovery from inguinal hernia surgery?
Four to six weeks for full recovery. READ MORE
What happens if a hernia is left untreated?
Most likely it will just get larger. They do not heal on their own. Worst case scenario, it becomes incarcerated and causes a bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery. READ MORE
How painful is hernia surgery?
Minimally invasive hurts less but all hernia repair is painful. READ MORE
How is abdominal hernia surgery performed?
Depends on the size and the location of the hernia. I prefer a minimally invasive robotic approach. READ MORE
When can I go back to work after hiatal hernia surgery?
Depends on the nature of your job. Desk job, one week. Jackhammer, four weeks. READ MORE
Does surgery stitches leave scars?
Yes they do. READ MORE
Post Whipple Pain, 11 months and counting?
A very difficult situation and I’m sorry for what you’re going through. If a small bowel series is normal, I’d consider looking into a celiac plexus block. Dissection around these nodes can sometimes cause chronic upper abdominal pain that a block may relieve. It’s hard to say with any certainty but it’s worth looking into. READ MORE
What are the side effects of having your gallbladder removed?
Often there are very few side effects. Most of my patients feel significantly better afterwards. On rare occasions people suffer diarrhea after eating. This can be helped with questran. READ MORE
How painful is hernia surgery?
Having had one myself, it’s quite painful. It gets better fairly quickly though. READ MORE
Experiencing pain after appendectomy?
Rate complication after appendectomy. I’d need to see more studies before giving a complete answer READ MORE
Why did my cyst rupture 8 months after cyst removal?
Recurrence is a possible complication of cyst removal. READ MORE
How common is chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery?
In my experience it is quite rare. If you are experiencing pain prior to surgery you are more likely to have pain afterwards. READ MORE
Is my surgical wound infected?
Yes. Please see your surgeon for evaluation. READ MORE
What happens if I don't have surgery for my hernia?
Depends on the hernia. They don’t go away and only get bigger, so better to have it fixed while it’s small. READ MORE
What approach is better for prostatectomy?
Given the option, I’d go robotic. If your surgeon doesn’t perform robotic prostates find one that does. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for inguinal hernias?
I would recommend a minimally invasive approach. Either robotic or laparoscopic. READ MORE
I have a painful bump on my wrist. Should I get it removed surgically?
If it has a negative effect on your activities of daily living, then yes. READ MORE
What are the most common side effects of a tumor removal?
If it’s the abdominal wall, there are very few side effects. READ MORE
My husband has had a relapse of anal fissures. Would he require another surgery?
Consider psyllium husk fiber. Must be taken daily like brushing your teeth. If that does not alleviate the problem I would seek out a colonoscopy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional- Proctor for Robotic Surgery -
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Golfing, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical publications, journals and research
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Great dr informative hoping he can put me back together
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